If there was one thing Men's Fashion Week proved this season, it's that the most exciting menswear moments aren't confined to the runway.  Even as a record-breaking heatwave swept through Paris, the ...

Ahead of the 2026 BET Awards, Wale talks red carpet grooming, his award-nominated album, and gives ESSENCE an exclusive first look at his upcoming haircare brand.

ESSENCE Black Women in Music honors Monica, celebrating her 30-year R&B career, timeless hits, and lasting impact on the genre.

Five years since they met and married at the altar in Atlanta, the Season 12 alums are preparing to welcome baby number three ...

Tyler Perry reunites the original cast of Why Did I Get Married? as Taraji P. Henson joins the Netflix sequel premiering September 9.

The 79-year-old actor's speech, movements and memories have begun to slow, but he's not letting the diagnosis steal his joy.

T.I. brings his final solo album and a career-spanning set with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to ESSENCE Festival 2026 ...

Coca-Cola returns to the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture with performances by Mario, Coi Leray and Destin Conrad, HBCU programming, wellness experiences and community events in New Orleans.

Just after giving birth, Latto attended the BET Awards in a classic bun, done by her trusted hairstylist. Here’s how it came to life.

Nail artist Dawn Sterling hosted her inaugural beauty event with Jawara Wauchope, Tym Wallace, and Sir John over BET Awards weekend.

Why an ESSENCE beauty editor claims this famous exfoliating toner is effective for her hyperpigmentation and acne.

Therapist and mental health advocate Kier Gaines is helping reshape conversations around Black masculinity, vulnerability, ...